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04 / 20 / 08

- PORTUGUESE WINE DINNER -

WE WELCOME CARLOS LUCAS - PORTUGAL'S 2007 WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR,
AT TERZO RESTAURANT IN SAN FRANCISCO

Hats off to Chef Mark Gordon, What a dinner! Check out the menu below.

This was our most exciting wine dinner to date! Not only did we have Portugal's winemaker of the year on hand, but chef Mark Gordon of Terzo matched his outstanding small plates with six different Portuguese wines. Mark is a passionate chef and a wine aficionado and Terzo is one of San Francisco's top restaurants. Check out their current menus at www.terzosf.com.

LOCATION:
TERZO
3011 STEINER ST. (UNION ST.)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123
415.441.3200

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FEATURED PORTUGUESE WINES

- SPARKLING WINE -

NV LUIS PATO, VINHO ESPUMANTE BRANCO, BAIRRADA
95% Maria Gomes & 5% Arinto grapes.

- WHITE WINE -

2007 QUINTA DE CABRIZ, COLHEITA SELECCIONADA, DÃO
A blend of Malvasia Fina, Cercial, Bical & Encruzado grapes.

- RED WINES -

2005 QUINTA DE CABRIZ, COLHEITA SELECCIONADA, DÃO
A blend of Alfrocheiro Preto, Tinta Roriz & Touriga Naçional grapes.

2004 QUINTA DE CABRIZ, RESERVA DÃO, DÃO
A blend of Alfrocheiro Preto, Tinta Roriz & Touriga Naçional grapes.

2005 QUINTA DOS GRILOS, DÃO
70% Touriga Naçional & 30% Alfrocheiro Preto grapes.

- PORTO -

BARROS, 20 YEAR TAWNY PORTO
The Barros Port house was founded in 1913 by Manoel de Almeida in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

- MENU -

HUMMAS WITH HOUSE MADE PITA & ZA'ATAR

LOCAL CALIFORNIA MACKEREL WITH DA MORGADA OLIVE OIL & PARSLEY

LORI'S MERGUEZ SAUSAGE WITH ARUGULA & FENNEL

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH CHORIZO, BAY LEAF, OLOROSO SHERRY & GRILLED BREAD

GRILLED CALAMARI WITH POTATOES, GREEN GARLIC & VALLEY ESTATES OLIVE OIL

FREE RANGE CHICKEN SPIEDINI WITH BREAD, CHILE & ONIONS

BRAISED PORK SHOULDER IN VINHO VERDE & GARLIC WITH ORANGE & WATERCRESS

GRILLED SEA BASS WITH GARBANZO BEANS & CHARMOULA

HOUSE MADE CHEESECAKE WITH FRESH STRAWBERRY

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Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

PORTUGUESE WINE TASTING
(Modern Winemaking - Old World Grapes)

- WHITE WINE -

2005 QUINTA DO CASAL BRANCO, RIBATEJO $12.99
A fragrant, medium-weight, white wine made from 100% Fernão Pires grapes with exotic tropical fruit flavors.

- RED WINES -

2005 CASA SANTOS LIMA, QUINTA DE BONS-VENTOS, ESTREMADURA $12.99
Made from Castelão, Camarate & Tinta Miúda grapes from just 30 miles North of Lisbon. Amazingly fragrant with sweet aromas and flavors of raspberry and black cherry.

2003 QUINTA SA DE BAIXO, "VINHA DA PALESTRA", DOURO $12.99
40% Touriga Francesa, 40% Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) and 20% Tinta Barroca grapes. An excellent value in dry red wine, lightly fruity with a hint of black pepper in the mouth.

2004 PAULO LAUREANO, SINGULARIS, ALENTEJO $16.99
Aragonez & Trincadeira grapes from the very hot and dry Alentejo region of Southern Portugal. Medium-bodied, very juicy and simply delicious.

2005 QUINTA DOS GRILOS, "QUINTA DOS GRILOS", DÃO $16.99
70% Touriga Naçional and 30% Alfrocheiro Preto grapes. This dry red wine is extremely deep purple in color and is truly a great example of the wines from the Dão region. Drink over the next 5 years.

2004 QUINTA DE CABRIZ, "RESERVA DÃO", DÃO $22.99
60% Alfrocheiro Preto, 20% Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) and 20% Touriga Naçional grapes. A bold, dry red wine with great aromas and ripe sweet fruit flavors. 
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A Fall Harvest Dinner
Featuring the Wines of Blacksmith Cellars

Owner/Chef John Thiel of Pappo has created a special menu to pair with the wines of Blacksmith Cellars. The evening will showcase six outstanding wines paired with a five course dinner. This will be a wonderful evening of food, wine and friends a great opportunity to enjoy the delicious cuisine of Pappo. Matt Smith, Owner and Winemaker of Blacksmith Cellars, will be on hand to present his wines and to answer questions.

-MENU-

2006 CHENIN BLANC, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Frisee Salad with fresh Nectarines, Pecans and a Fried Oyster
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2005 "CLARET", ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Liberty Ranch Duck Liver Pâté with Grilled Country Bread
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2004 SYRAH, ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Lamb Meatballs with Orzo and Roasted Red Bell Pepper
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2003 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
2004 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Ravioli Grande with Braised Short Ribs, Oxtail, Summer Squash and Parmigiano-Reggiano
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2006 LATE HARVEST SYRAH, ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Chocolate-Mascarpone Mousse with Pears and Hazelnuts  
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PAPPO RESTAURANT
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
"ALLEGRINI WINE DINNER"

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2004 Soave Classico
Fresh Bread and Olive Oil
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2003 Valpolicella Classico
Swordfish Saor
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2001 La Grola
Roasted Sugar Pie Pumpkin Risotto with Pomegranates
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2001 Palazzo Della Torre
Minestrone Della Valpolicella
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2000 La Poja
2001 Villa Giona
Braised Liberty Ranch Duck leg with Poached Pears and Cabbage
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2000 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
1999 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Tenderloin of Beef served with Root Vegetable Puree and Black Truffle Sauce
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2001 “Giovanni Allegrini”, Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico
Asiago and Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh Apple, Chocolate Soufflé Cake
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Coffee
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